| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $125.73 | 4.463% | $131.3413 | $131.34 | $131.35 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.81 | 5.585% | $146.5625 | $146.56 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.68 | 8.123% | $185.6256 | $185.63 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.93 | 10.122% | $276.3291 | $276.33 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.71 | 8.408% | $13.7787 | $13.78 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.36 | 6.398% | $133.3805 | $133.38 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.62 | 11.339% | $197.7603 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.84 | $1,084.7780 | $1,084.78 | $1,084.85 | $1,084.80 | |